1.  OBJECTIVES

Upon graduation, the nurse shall be able to:

• Provide nursing care and support to a variety of individuals and communities by following the nursing profession.

• Practice nursing in compliance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.

• Participate actively in the promotion and maintenance of health, and the prevention of illness among individuals and communities.

• Use a problem-solving approach in performing nursing functions.

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment to promote health and prevent diseases.

• Perform self-evaluation and be accountable for her/his actions.

• Participate actively in professional nursing organizations for self-development purposes.

• Stay well-informed regarding new discoveries and trends influencing the performance of nursing care.

• Take responsibility for her/his own personal growth and development.

Below is a comprehensive description of the Respiratory Care (RC) department that highlight:

     
1- Program Objectives

The RC Program involves a systematic study of the essential theoretical aspects, pertinent to the respiratory care profession. This is supported by a substantial degree of training in practical skills. The Program also incorporates an element of patient management and community health education. The main goals and objectives of the RC Program are:

a) To create and provide appropriate learning experiences, (i.e.  Lecture, practical, and clinical practice), which are designed to prepare a student, who wishes to pursue a career in Respiratory Care.

b) To provide the student with the necessary academic and occupational training, enabling him to achieve the recognized targets of competence, normally expected from the respiratory care practitioner.

c) To develop professional attitudes and sound working practices in the RCP graduate.

d) To encourage the student towards self-evaluation and self   improvement, (i.e. professional development), not only at the undergraduate level, but also throughout his career in the field of respiratory care.

e) To develop awareness in the RCP graduate student that the expertise acquired at PSMCHS needs to be constantly and regularly up dated and up graded to meet medical advances in respiratory care as part of a program of continuing education.

f) The RC Clinical courses are a major responsibility of the Department of Respiratory Care at PSMCHS. In addition to directing the range and structure of the various service and clinical Courses operated by the English, Science and other Clinical Departments, the Respiratory Care Department (RCD) is entirely responsible for the content, preparation, selection, production and development of the relevant teaching materials, pertaining to its professional.